FALL 2012

HOLLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATION MAGAZINE

In this issue: A performance hall at the Prince of Wales Campus 4th annual Distinguished Alumni Awards What’s cooking at the CIC? There are many ways to say thank you!

hollandcollege.com 1 FALL 2012 Message from the President FOUNDATION MAGAZINE FALL 2012 The past year has been one of development and growth at Holland College campuses across . Message from the President 2 The fall of 2011 brought the opening of two new facilities Campus updates 3 at our Prince of Wales Campus in and the A man, a mission, a legacy addition of a new campus in West Prince, all of which – Chief Myles Burke 6 enabled a record number of students to be welcomed into the Holland College family. One year later, our Distinguished Alumni Awards 8 Summerside Waterfront Campus opened, enhancing New frontiers in applied research 10 the student learning environment and contributing What’s cooking at the CIC? 10 significantly to the vitality of downtown Summerside. Performance hall at the We are now excited to turn our attention to the Prince of Wales Campus 11 renovations of Charlottetown Centre, the building that Holland College grads hone skills was formerly , starting with the at Big Sky 15 establishment of a performance hall located in the former Alumni updates 16 gymnasium. This beautiful restoration will honour the heritage of Prince of Wales College, and will provide a performance and training space for Holland College students as well as a venue for Reconnecting with alumni the music and arts communities. Through the leadership of the Holland College Foundation and wide 19 an active working group comprised of PWC alumni and other community leaders, efforts to raise There are many ways to say $1.3 million, matched by the province of Prince Edward Island, have commenced. Thanks to the thank you! 20 tremendous generosity of a Prince of Wales College alumnus who has committed a lead gift of Hurricane news 22 $500,000, significant progress is being made toward the realization of this vision. We invite you to learn more about this exciting initiative on the following pages. Looking for answers 24 Family honours father’s memory We are extremely proud of the many Holland College alumni who are making significant with investment in Holland contributions on the local, national, and international stage and who are working diligently to College students 25 provide leadership in the workplace, in industry, and in our communities. Through our Office Celebrating Philanthropy 26 of Alumni Relations, we have increased our efforts to connect with our alumni and celebrate Limitless 27 their successes through annual alumni events in cities across the country, social media initiatives, Distinguished Alumni Awards, and more. In particular, it has been a privilege to meet with so Naming the Credit Union Café 28 many alumni who are active champions for Holland College and who have enthusiastically Holland College celebrates opening agreed to help us plan events, reconnect with other alumni, or raise funds for their Alma Mater. of early learning centre on Prince of Wales Campus 29 In this issue of Benchmark, you will meet our recently honoured Distinguished Alumni, along Students win with other alumni who have given us great pride. You will see how our campuses have evolved “Go Green, Get Green” challenge 30 this past year, learn more about a significant advancement in our research department, and appreciate the impact that our many donors and supporters have had on our College. We hope © 2012 Holland College Foundation you enjoy reading about these advances and more, and we invite your comments and your 140 Weymouth Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4Z1 suggestions. As important members of the Holland College family, we are always delighted to No part of this publication may be reproduced without hear from our many alumni, friends, and supporters, and we thank you for your interest and the express written consent of the publisher. continued support. CONTRIBUTORS Jo-Ann Campbell-Boutilier, Justin Dunn, Trish Johnston, Albert Roche, Sara Underwood, Best regards, Gloria Wooldridge Design & layout provided by TechnoMedia

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2 Benchmark / FALL 2012 Campus updates

West Prince

One of the newest additions to Holland College is the West Prince Campus in Alberton, which opened in September 2011. The 21,400 sq. ft., two-storey building includes two trade shop spaces, a lecture theatre, classrooms, a student lounge and lunchroom, a staff lounge, two computer labs and a resource centre. The student lounge is available for use as a community kitchen, and there are other bookable rooms available to the community as well.

Six programs are currently offered at the West Prince Campus: the nine-month Administrative Assistant, Outdoor Power Equipment, and Welding Level 1 certificate programs; a two-year Sport and Leisure Management diploma program; a 35-week Small Business Management certificate program; as well as adult education courses. Holland College West Prince Campus, Alberton

The West Prince Campus gives learners of all ages in the West Prince region the opportunity to further their education and pursue their career goals while living in the area. Summerside The programs are industry relevant and responsive to the needs of the community Holland College’s Summerside Waterfront and local industry. Campus, opening in September 2012, is constructed on the site of the former Waterfront Mall. The campus incorporates the College’s Marine Traning Centre as well as programs that have been relocated from the former Aerospace and Motive Power centres in Slemon Park. Several programs will be offered at the Summerside Waterfront Campus, including Legal Administration and Computer Information Aircraft Gas Turbine Repair and Overhaul Systems. An adult education component will also Technology, Automotive Technology, Carpentry, be incorporated within the campus. Electrical Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Heating, Ventilation and Air The main building, which is located in the heart Conditioning Technology, Precision Machinist, of the campus, is set on 11.5 acres of land, and Wind Turbine Technology, Wood Manufacturing is 157,000 sq. ft. including 37,000 sq. ft. of retail – Cabinetmaking, and two new programs, space. This new campus promises to become a hub of activity in the City of Summerside.

Wherever possible, there have been efforts put forth to responsibly reuse materials in the conversion of the Waterfront Campus (insulation, mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, flooring, glass, storefront materials, accordion grills, washroom fixtures etc.). Additionally, motion sensors were installed in the Waterfront Campus reducing energy consumption and wireless internet was installed throughout the school environment.

hollandcollege.com 3 Campus updates

Charlottetown

It has been a year of transformation at Holland College and that transformation has been especially evident in and around our Prince of Wales Campus.

The Centre for Community Engagement has been completed, and the Centre for Applied Science and Technology has also been completed. We are proud to announce that the Centre for Applied Science and Technology has been recognized for environmental innovation in receiving the highest rating possible in the Green Globes certification. The Green Globe Eco-Rating Program was designed to evaluate and rate the energy and environmental design of buildings. The goal of the program is to guide environmental performance integration in the Centre for Applied Science and Technology design of the buildings as well as to identify opportunities to save energy and water, reduce waste and prevent water, air and land pollution in the management and operation, based upon the key elements of eco-efficiency.

A Green Globe certification is presented only to select building designs which are serving as national or world leaders in energy and environmental performance and are introducing design practices that can be adopted and implemented by others.

Early Learning Centre

4 Benchmark / FALL 2012 Along with the completion of the Centre for Applied Science and Technology and the Centre for Community Engagement buildings, there have been additional projects completed and several that are ongoing elsewhere at the Prince of Wales Campus including the building that was formally Prince of Wales College, now known as the Charlottetown Centre. Update highlights: • Early Learning Centre created • MacKinnon Lecture Theatre upgraded • Student Union office relocated to better serve students • Former fitness space converted to bookable computer labs • Former computer labs converted to bookable Updated classroom classrooms • Classrooms upgraded with new flooring, paint, ceiling tiles, and light fixtures • Lighting updated with motion sensors to conserve energy resources • Dedicated space established for the School of Performing Arts

Outdoor amphitheatre

hollandcollege.com 5 A man, a mission, a legacy…

the YMCA; the Cape Breton Regional Edgar MacLeod, former chief of police of Foundation; Nova Scotia Special Olympics; the Cape Breton Regional Police and current the John Howard Society; and several other executive director of Holland College’s Atlantic community organizations. Police Academy, remembers Myles as a close friend and as an outstanding police officer. It is evident that Chief Burke was loved and respected among his co-workers and “We knew early in Myles’ career that he was community alike. destined to be a strong police leader who clearly placed a high value on community. “I knew he knew a lot of people,” stated Chief He consistently lived with depth and passion, Peter McIsaac, “but the phone never stopped believing that one person working alongside ringing in the weeks following Myles’ death. It others truly could make a difference. We were is a huge impact; a huge loss for his family, the hardly surprised that in such a short time, his Cape Breton Police Force, and Cape Breton as a leadership was recognized far beyond the whole.” reaches of Cape Breton,” said MacLeod.

When asked about Chief Burke, McIsaac was “I am thrilled that we have established an award quick to respond. in his name. It is with great honour that we will be awarding the inaugural Chief Myles “Myles spurred on and encouraged others to Burke Memorial Award in 2013 in memory of do and be their best. He was a strong advocate a man who affected so many. It is our hope of life-long learning; he had high standards that those who receive this prestigious award in both for himself and others, and he was a good the coming years will be motivated to do great leader. A good leader prepares others to reach things to increase safety in our communities.” Chief Myles Burke further than they ever will, and I believe that Myles’ life and example will live far beyond Jayne Burke, Myles’ widow, added, “Myles Police Science (Cadet) 1980 his time here and that others will reach further loved meeting with other police personnel from because of his influence,” said McIsaac. across Canada and the United States to discuss Whenever the name Chief Myles Burke is what worked and what didn’t work in their spoken by his comrades, one can tell that the According to McIsaac, Myles had a great sense departments. He was passionate about policing man in uniform was very well respected. Chief of humour, was a straight arrow with high ethics, and had great respect for the uniform and for Burke unexpectedly passed away in 2011 and was always aware he was accountable to the those who wore it; he would be humbled by this and upon his passing, an award was set up public. McIssac noted that Myles had an ability award.” at his Alma Mater, Holland College’s Atlantic to bring calm to difficult situations, and was well Police Academy, by his friends and colleagues known for the often spoken phrase, “this too will The Chief Myles Burke Memorial Award will be and through the generosity of Cape Breton pass.” given annually to a deserving student accepted businessman, Joseph Shannon. into the Police Science (Cadet) program at Myles’ father died when Myles was quite young Holland College’s Atlantic Police Academy. The “I didn’t know Chief Burke well, but he really and the local chief of police at the time, Chief successful recipient will be an individual who impressed me with his focus of getting drugs off George Wheeliker, took an interest in him. Chief demonstrates financial need and a solid work the streets of Cape Breton,” said Mr. Shannon. Wheeliker was a positive influence on Myles, ethic. Volunteer experience will be considered “His lasting impact and commitment to keeping and it is speculated that it was this relationship an asset. our community safe, along with his commitment that inspired Myles to choose a career in to family and social causes are what called me policing. Mr. Shannon was pleased to issue an invitation to action when I was invited to establish an to others to contribute to the fund. endowment to fund this award in his memory.” After graduating from the Atlantic Police Academy, Myles furthered his education “It is my hope that others will join with me in Chief Burke spent most of his life in policing, at and eventually growing this endowment in honour of Chief 30 years to be exact, in which he endeavoured graduated from the FBI National Academy in Burke’s far-reaching contribution to society.” to make Nova Scotia a better place to live. His Virginia. The training in Virginia was offered commitment to his community was strongly only to individuals with exceptional physical and evidenced in his involvement in Project Second academic skill level who demonstrated strong Chance, a men’s intervention program in dedication to their career and communities. Sydney; the Cape Breton Inter-Agency on Myles certainly fit that criterion. Family Violence; the United Way; Talbot House;

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hollandcollege.com 7 4th annual Distinguished Alumni Awards

Tim Banks, Chef David Garcelon, and Louise Vessey named Holland College Distinguished Alumni

In May 2012, three Holland College alumni were honoured at the Holland College Foundation’s fourth annual Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner, held at the College’s Tourism and Culinary Centre. Tim Banks, Chef David Garcelon, and Louise Vessey were the 2011 award honourees.

“It is with great pleasure and admiration that we celebrate the accomplishments of three L-R: Holland College President Brian McMillan with Distinguished Alumni Award recipients, Tim Banks, Louise Vessey, and Chef David Garcelon. outstanding Holland College alumni, Chef David Garcelon, Louise Vessey, and Tim Banks,” said memory. Each one has reached local, national, Since its inception just over 40 years ago, Quentin Bevan, chair of the Holland College and international acclaim and has demonstrated more than 28,000 students have graduated Foundation Board of Directors. “All three great professional and personal excellence.” from Holland College. Dr. Brian McMillan of this year’s inductees are creators in very stated, “Our College community is delighted to diverse realms. Ms. Vessey is an accomplished Banks, Garcelon, and Vessey join previous years’ have the opportunity to recognize our newest photographer, capturing and creating memories Distinguished Alumni honourees Mayor Basil inductees. It is an annual highlight to celebrate that span generations. Mr. Banks is a creator Stewart, Jeff Poirier, Eva O’Hanley, Jamie Hill, the accomplishments of outstanding individuals of architecture, building structures that have Sonya Corrigan, Alan MacLeod, Steven Collicutt, who have made significant impact on their changed the streetscape of many locales all John Avery, Brent Blackmore, Alanna Jankov, chosen careers and communities.” around the world; and Chef Garcelon, a food and Kevin O’Brien. industry innovator, creates meals and works of food art that makes one’s mouth water at the

TIM BANKS

Tim is presently the CEO and principal shareholder Tim is extensively familiar with regional leasing of APM with offices in Charlottetown, Halifax, practices and property regulatory bodies. His Toronto, and Calgary, employing approximately network reaches across Canada, insuring that he 200 people. He is also a director of a number can find the best client for the best property – of other companies involved in commercial real with no exceptions. estate, retailing, and manufacturing, and is an active partner in a variety of property development APM is committed to the spirit of community projects throughout . Tim is a and is a supporter of the Confederation Centre of Certified Engineering Technologist with over 35 the Arts, the IWK Hospital, the Queen Elizabeth years of experience in all aspects of construction Hospital, and the . and property development. He is well known Additionally, they sponsor the Holland College in the Island community, not only as a business Hurricanes, several community bursaries, and leader, but also for his commitment to creating several other initiatives. opportunities for future business growth as well as the promotion of our younger Atlantic talent Tim lives in Charlottetown with his wife Carrie pool. and their two sons, Daniel and William.

8 Benchmark / FALL 2012 CHEF DAVID GARCELON

Chef Garcelon is the Director of Culinary at the Chef Garcelon has enjoyed numerous culinary world-renowned Waldorf Astoria and is a 20-year awards and accolades, including Certified Chef veteran of executive chef positions around North de Cuisine Canada, Slow Food member, Certified America. Executive Chef USA, 2005 Chef of the Year Award, Bermuda Visitor Industry Partnership; He is a graduate of Cornell University and The Bronze Medallion of Excellence, Bermuda Culinary Institute of Canada and is a Certified Baillage Chaine des Rotissuers; Dish of the Year, Food and Beverage Executive with the American Chaine des Rotissuers, Alberta Nord; United Hotel & Motel Association and a Certified States Meat Export Federation Menu Competition Executive Chef with the American Culinary Winner; Bronze Medal National Team Hot Federation. Competition, Quebec City; Canadian Champion’s and Gold Medal Winner, Canadian Provincial Prior to joining The Waldorf Astoria, Chef Team Hot Competition; Achieved 1st AAA Garcelon served as executive chef of the 1,364- Five-Diamond Award for The Newport Room room Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto, Restaurant, Fairmont Southampton; Achieved where he led Canada’s largest hotel kitchen. 1st AAA Four-Diamond Award for L’Escapade He has also served as executive chef for The Restaurant, The Lodge at Kananaskis. Fairmont Southampton Bermuda; Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Alberta; and CP Hotels’ The Lodge at Kananaskis, Kananaskis, Alberta.

LOUISE VESSEY

Louise graduated from the Photography Wedding; awarded the highly coveted PPOC program in 1992 and opened Light and Vision Atlantic Portrait Photographer of the Year, Photography, located in Charlottetown, the and was awarded her CPA, Craftsman of same year. Photographic Arts designation within the PPOC. 2008 brought national accreditation in the In 2000, she joined the Maritime Professional category of Child Portrait and the prestigious Photographers Association, now known as Paul Harris Fellowship Award for Exemplary PPOC Atlantic or Professional Photographers of Service to the Rotary Club of Charlottetown Canada Atlantic. Royalty. In 2009, she was awarded her MPA, Master of Photographic Arts designation within Her numerous accomplishments include the the PPOC, and in 2012 Louise achieved the 2002 Award of Merit in Wedding photography, PPOC Atlantic Fellowship designation. an award for Outstanding Achievement in Portrait in Fuji’s 2002 National Professional She is currently a member of Tiny Light Photography Challenge, the 2004 Professional Foundation and donates images and time to Photography Challenge, and the 2005 numerous charities including the Heart and Outstanding Achievement in both the Wedding Stroke Foundation and Stars for Life. She also and Portrait Categories in Fuji’s National holds the role of PPOC Atlantic President and Challenge. In 2007, Louise was nationally has been on the executive in various positions accredited in the category of Environmental for over five years.

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hollandcollege.com 9 New frontiers in applied research

Canada’s Smartest Kitchen research chef Allan Williams, left, looks over a chart depicting the food product innovation and development process with research chef Kimball Bernard and Dr. Audrey Penner, director of applied Canada’s Smartest Kitchen offers a full suite of “For the past two years, our research chefs have research at Holland College. services, from concept development to market been working on food product development entry, for the agri-food, fisheries and functional with partners in industry, and food technology Canada’s Smartest Kitchen, the research arm of food sectors by blending culinary expertise, centers with some amazing results. Their work Holland College’s Culinary Institute of Canada, advanced technology capabilities, and food has enabled Canada’s Smartest Kitchen to has been awarded $1.75 million to become science knowledge with a network of businesses, make a significant contribution to economic one of the Natural Sciences and Engineering research organizations, academic institutions, development in the region, and has earned Research Council (NSERC) new Technology and government agency partners. a reputation as the premier resource for food Access Centres. design and innovation in Prince Edward Island, “It is already a premier industry resource for the the Atlantic region, and across the country.” The NSERC Technology Access Centre grants, development of marketable value-added food which are part of a pilot project, provide five- products in Atlantic Canada, which is one of the As a member of Springboard Atlantic Inc., year funding for core operations of centres reasons it was chosen,” said Dr. Audrey Penner, Holland College is part of an Atlantic network established by colleges to address applied director of Applied Research at the College. of research institutions focused on accelerating research and innovation needs of local small innovation. For more information about and medium sized enterprises, enhancing their “To be recognized as one of only four colleges Canada’s Smartest Kitchen visit ability to be productive and innovative. Canada’s in Canada with the capability to be a technology hollandcollege.com/csk. Smartest Kitchen is the only Technology Access access centre is a testimony to the strong applied Centre in Atlantic Canada, and one of only eight research team at Holland College,” she said. to be awarded across the country. What’s cooking at the CIC?

Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Icing Krista MacQuarrie Submitted by Krista MacQuarrie Culinary Arts 2006 / Pastry Arts 2007 / Applied Degree in Culinary Operations 2010

Cake Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8” cake pan or 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour line 24 muffin pans with cupcake liners. In a mixing bowl, whisk 1 ½ cups sugar together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. 1 tsp. baking soda In a separate large bowl, beat together the applesauce, oil, 1 tsp. salt buttermilk, eggs, food colouring, vinegar, and vanilla. 1 tbsp. cocoa powder Add the whisked dry ingredients to the wet ingredients 1 cup applesauce and mix together until completely combined. ½ cup vegetable oil Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan or 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature cupcake liners (fill 2/3 of the way). Bake in 2 large eggs, room temperature the oven for 25-30 minutes for the cake 2 tbsp. liquid red food colouring (18-22 minutes for cupcakes) before 1 tsp. white vinegar checking the doneness with a 1 tsp. vanilla extract toothpick. Toothpick should come out of the cake clean. Cream Cheese Icing 2 packages of cream cheese, softened Once cooking is complete, ½ cup butter, softened remove the cake from the oven and 1 tsp. vanilla extract cool completely before frosting. 4 cups icing sugar, sifted Cream together the cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Add in the icing sugar all at once. Mix on low speed until the sugar is incorporated, then switch to high until the icing is light and fluffy. Frost the cake once it is completely cooled.

10 Benchmark / FALL 2012 PERFORMANCE HALL at the Prince of Wales Campus

Get a glimpse of the College’s new, historic development, and the opportunity it presents in the pages ahead …

hollandcollege.com 11 12 Benchmark / FALL 2012 hollandcollege.com 13 We’re off to a great start!

Through the incredible generosity of a Prince of Wales College alumnus, a lead gift of $500,000 has been secured, propelling our efforts to raise the funds required to transform this beloved landmark. Although the donor wishes to remain anonymous for the time being, the College looks forward to celebrating their leadership following the realization of this exciting vision.

14 Benchmark / FALL 2012 Holland College grads hone their skills at Big Sky

Imagine enrolling in a golf program in Prince Edward Island and three years later finding yourself standing on top of the world…or at least, standing on top of Mount Currie (alt. 8,000 ft.) teeing up to hit the longest drive of your life at Big Sky Golf and Country Club’s breathtakingly beautiful 19th Hole.

For almost a dozen students and graduates of Holland College’s Golf Club Management and Professional Golf Management programs, it’s no fantasy; it’s just the way they roll. They think it’s the ideal place to start their golfing careers and hone the skills and theory they learned at Holland College.

Woody Bishop, Golf Operations Manager and Golf Professional at Big Sky, graduated from Holland College in 2008. He says that his training prepared him well for the golf business.

“I would have to say that over 90 per cent of my daily duties would be related to the golf curriculum at Holland College. Things such as inventory ordering, open to buy plan, merchandising, controlling inventory levels, Woody Bishop, Golf Operations Manager and Golf Professional at Big Sky Golf and Country Club financial statements, creating flow plans and budgets, sales projections, record keeping, the second year of the Golf Club Management One wonders why so many graduates of staff training, customer service training, Jencess program, this is the kind of on the job training Holland College’s golf programs end up at the training, lesson plans, junior programs and the students dream about. same place, so far from Prince Edward Island. daily operations of the golf course are all part of The answer’s simple, according to Chris Wallace, my job description that would be definitely all “To be the best, you need to learn from the General Manager of Big Sky. related to courses I took at Holland College.” best,” he explains. “Holland College and Big Sky gave me that opportunity. Working at Big Sky is “Holland College students have helped set Corry Butler, Woody Bishop’s classmate, agrees. the opportunity of a lifetime.” our standards above and beyond in the golf business in western Canada. The students arrive “The three years in the golf program really Only a few women enrol for the College’s golf well prepared to handle all the challenges that prepared me to be a well-rounded employee programs, although program coordinator Paul the golf business presents,” he says. and a jack of all trades when it comes to day to Murnaghan hopes that more will in the future. day golf operations.” For women considering a career in the golf business, Murnaghan points to Professional Golf Located in Pemberton, British Columbia, Big Management 2010 graduate Jess Norris as an Sky is the kind of golf course that golf writers example. Norris, who also works at Big Sky, is love to review. It’s been named one of Canada’s thrilled with the training she received. prestigious top twenty golf courses and Top 10 Places to Play in Canada by Golf Digest “I never imagined being so successful in the Magazine and one of the Top 100 Courses In golf business,” she says. “I have Holland College Canada by Score Magazine. Last year alone, Big and Big Sky to thank for that. Holland College Sky received ranking in Rolex’s Top 1000 Golf laid the foundation and gave me the tools Courses in the World and in the Top 36 Courses to be successful while Big Sky taught me to in Canada. For Patrick Boles, an intern who will implement them and is helping me build my be returning to Holland College to complete career in the golf industry.” Big Sky Golf and Country Club, Pemberton, British Columbia

hollandcollege.com 15 Where are they now?

Linda Stent-Campbell the Marriott Forest of Arden Hotel near Coventry and three children. I worked at the historic Hotel Bookkeeping 1993 where I worked as a sous chef for two years. Saskatchewan until offered the executive chef I graduated from Holland College in 1993. I was also Following, I accepted an executive chef position at position at the Hyatt Regency Calgary which is the student council president. Upon graduation, I the Liverpool Marriott City Centre. In 2011, I started where I have worked for the past five years. worked at the Tax Centre, had my second child in working as the executive chef at the Birmingham 1995, lost my husband in 2001, and moved back to Marriott in the UK. I am currently working at Cody Villard Newfoundland in 2007. Presently, I am enrolled in Marriott’s Forest of Arden as an executive chef with Business Administration 2004 a library studies program at Memorial University... a brigade of 40. Not bad for a Canadian boy from Since leaving Holland College, I moved to Calgary, at the age of 51! It is true that life begins at 50! a small town! I am thankful for the great training I Alberta, and started my first sales job in the firearms received from Chef Hans and the crew at Holland industry. I worked for the Korth Group, a company Vanessa Barry College. which specializes in rifles, hand guns, black guns, ammunition, and body armour. While working for Early Childhood Darrin Deveau Education 1995 this company, I had opportunity to travel all over North America. As a sales representative, I oversaw After graduating from Business Information Technology 1992 Since graduating from Holland College, I continued approximately one hundred accounts and gained Holland College, I in the IT field bouncing around Atlantic Canada a lot of knowledge of the industry. Two years completed a Bachelor returning to P.E.I. in May of 2011 working as an IT ago, I was approached by Strad Energy, an oil of Applied Arts Degree Technical Architect for Medavie Blue Cross. I have and gas company located in downtown Calgary, in Child and Youth also branched out into the vacation rental market and have been quite happy working in their sales Study as well as a and own Stanley River Chalets (islandchalets. department. Holland College was certainly a huge Master’s of Education Vanessa Barry com). Currently, I am in the planning stages of contributor to my success in sales and I cannot from Mount Saint setting up a real estate investment company to thank my instructors enough for their skills and Vincent University in Halifax. In 1999, I moved manage properties locally as well as internationally. patience. to Toronto where I worked as a Psychometrist in Additionally, I remain active in many sports and the Department of Psychology at The Hospital have spent a few years participating in various for Sick Children. While there, I conducted Regina (Rashed) Cunsolo cycling races across the country including national neuropsychological assessments on children in the Business Administration 1986 and world championships. Neonatal Follow-Up Clinic and Children’s Stroke During my on the job training at Holland College, Program. After working with children and their I started working at the Halifax airport for eight families for almost 20 years, I decided to make a David Flegel weeks with Eastern Provincial Airways. After six career change and pursue aspirations of working Culinary Arts 1987 weeks, a temporary position became available and in the entertainment industry. In 2011, I began I graduated in 1987 from The Culinary Institute I was encouraged to take the job, which led to a a new career at the Toronto International Film of Canada and moved to Calgary to work at the job transfer in Toronto. Although the company Festival (TIFF) where I worked in public affairs. Westin until 1990. I then left Canada to work in changed its name several times, now known as In my current position in the Government and Austria at a small, 500-year-old hotel for one season. Air Canada, I was fortunate to maintain continuous Foundation Relations department, I coordinate the Then I worked with Celebrity cruises for 6 months service for the past 26 years. Over those years, attendance of government delegates at the Toronto touring the Caribbean, and New York to Bermuda. I worked in crew scheduling, and training and International Film Festival. When it’s not festival time, I returned to Canada to wait for a Swiss work visa development; I currently work as a customer service I work directly with numerous consulates to help working at the CP Hotels Lodge at Kananaskis as agent at Toronto Pearson Airport. I am married promote year round international programming a banquet chef for eight months before leaving with three children and the airline has allowed me at TIFF as well as assist in fundraising and grant for Zurich to work at the famous Brasserie Lipp in to work various shifts in order to accommodate the projects. I enjoy my new career and strongly believe Banhoff Strasse. I stayed in Zurich for a full year needs of our family. On the job training is a very that the skills acquired during my time at Holland and then worked as an executive chef at the World important part of what Holland College offers to its College have served me well. I am also committed Trade Centre in Jakarta, Indonesia. I also planned students and is a great opportunity to get your foot to promoting Holland College and last year was co- and implemented menus on a small luxury cruise/ in the door as my career path has certainly proven! chair of the Toronto alumni event with Barry Sheen. dive ship in the Indonesian Archipelago. I then A great work ethic and a willingness to “get the job I currently live in Toronto with my husband Gene joined Hyatt Hotels in Saipan as a chef de cuisine. done” are viewed favourably by employers. who is a senior manager at Bell Media. I travelled to Bergamo, Italy to stage at a Michelin 2-star Italian restaurant for preparation for Saipan. Wally Anderson Darcy Morgan I worked at that restaurant for three years until Business Administration 1996 Culinary Arts 1997 I was transferred to Santiago, Chile as chef de After graduating from the Business Administration cuisine where I stayed almost four years. During I attended The Culinary Institute of Canada from program in 1996, I worked at the Holland College that time, I travelled to Grand Hyatt Berlin for cross 1995 to 1997 and have worked in several different Culinary Institute of Canada until 2004. I then training as well as to the Hyatt Madeleine in Paris. towns and cities across Canada including Stratford, started working at Red Shores Racetrack & Casino I then transferred back to Indonesia at the Grand Calgary, and Banff. In 2003, I moved to the UK where I am currently employed. I also graduated Hyatt Jakarta. I worked there for two years until and started working in Worcestershire for Michelin from a computer information systems distance deciding it was time to move home with my wife starred Chef Pat MacDonald. In 2006 I moved to education program in 2008.

16 Benchmark / FALL 2012 Robert Webster Cyndi Russell Alanna Jankov Electrical Construction Wiring 1994 Legal Secretary 1992 Photography 1988 I graduated from the Electrical Construction I have been working in my field since graduating In 2009, I was awarded a Distinguished Alumni program in 1994 and immediately went to work from the Legal Secretary program at Holland Award from Holland College and after 20 years at Hansen Electric where I was employed until College. I am now working as a Commercial in the photography business I started working 2000. I then moved to Alberta and went to Paralegal. with the P.E.I. government in events and planning work for Double M Electric for a year. In 2001, I protocols and strategies. I am now the executive become an area manager with Techmation, one of Wayne Stewart director of The Guild, Charlottetown, where I Alberta’s largest electrical companies. I worked at Plumbing 1981 am working hard to grow connections to artists, Techmation until 2005 when I returned to Double I graduated from the Plumbing program at Holland performers, government partners, private sector M, purchasing the company. In 2008, Strike College in 1981. I worked on P.E.I. until May, 1990 sponsors and audiences. Energy Services purchased Double M Electric and and then moved to Calgary where I have lived ever I transitioned into the role of general manager of since. Currently, I am the president of A.R. Wright electrical and instrumentation, a position which I Plumbing and Heating Ltd., a company operating currently hold. Strike is a large employee owned in Calgary since 1919. I enjoy playing hockey with oil and gas services company employing 1,000 the P.E.I. Rumrunners in the winter and during during the busy season and 800 during the the summer I can be found on the golf course or summer months, many coming from P.E.I. Two at my RV lot in Sundre. I volunteer for the P.E.I. members of the executive team at Strike Energy Rumrunners annual charity golf tournament that are from P.E.I., Stephen Smith, our CEO, and Ron raises money for The Children’s Wish Foundation MacKinnon, one of our V.Ps, who also attended of Canada. The money is split evenly between the Holland College. Strike Energy has been awarded P.E.I. & Alberta chapters. To date we have raised in the Top Fifty Best Managed Companies in Canada excess of $560,000. four years consecutively. I am married to Amy and we have two beautiful children. Alanna Jankov

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Hearing about the many amazing things our alumni are doing all over the world brings great pride to us here at Holland College and having the opportunity to reconnect with them here at home or during our travels is so rewarding!

In 2009, Holland College’s Office of Alumni Relations planned its first ever alumni event held in Calgary, Alberta. A great success, the event was hosted again in 2010 with the addition of a second event in Toronto, Ontario. In 2011, a third event was added in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and planning for events for all three locations in 2012-2013 are currently underway.

“It’s been so enjoyable meeting our alumni and hearing about their journeys, careers, and families since their time at Holland College,” said Jo-Ann Holland College alumni Tim MacPherson and Don Bowers performing at Campbell-Boutilier, executive director responsible the P.E.I. alumni event. for alumni relations at Holland College. “We’ve reconnected with so many fantastic individuals “Meeting our alumni in person, whether it’s over the last few years who are truly wonderful during a visit they’ve made back to one of leaders for Holland College in their cities, and our campuses here in P.E.I., or in their home within their industries. ” communities, is really rewarding,” said College president Dr. Brian McMillan. “They are valued In hopes of building on the momentum that’s members of our Holland College family and been established and growing its annual events in it’s important to us to keep them informed, P.E.I., Calgary, and Toronto, the Office of Alumni involved, and engaged.” Relations is aiming to continue expanding the active role alumni play in the planning process. Hats off and many thanks to the 2011 alumni events leadership team: Jamie Hill welcomes alumni to our P.E.I. event. Be sure to contact the Office TORONTO: of Alumni Relations to Vanessa Barry ensure your contact Assistant, Government and Foundation Relations information is current so at Toronto International Film Festival that we can let you know Early Childhood Education, Class of 1995 about upcoming alumni Barry Sheen events in your area - Vice President, Operations – Hotel Group, (902) 566-9590 or Centre CDP Capital Hospitality, Class of 1973 [email protected]. P.E.I.: Jamie Hill President, iWave Information Systems Programmer / Analyst, Class of 1984 CALGARY: Wayne Stewart Owner, A. R. Wright Plumbing and Heating Plumbing, Class of 1981 Jonas Deacon Safety Supervisor, Hoover Mechanical Plumbing, Class of 2002

hollandcollege.com 19 There are many ways to say “thank you”!

Through the generosity of our friends and partners, $6.6 million Message from the was successfully raised through the Learning. For Life. Capital Executive Director Campaign, much of which has been pledged over a five-year period. Together with gifts from other donors, revenues and The Holland College Foundation continues to disbursements for the fiscal year April 1, 2011 – March 31, 2012 enjoy tremendous progress and growth in its were as follows: aim to advance the College. Led by a dedicated 14-member Board of Directors and a staff of Holland College Foundation 2011/12 four, our enthusiastic efforts are matched by the revenues: $1,351,194 extraordinary generosity of our many friends who Donations and graciously pledge their support. fundraising events Thanks to those who make gifts to Holland College, every day, we see: Investment income • Financial aid, giving hope, one student at a time; • Transformations to our campuses Island wide; • Students having access to the latest resources and equipment they need to be successful in their programs and meet the needs of industry; $1,715,927 in college priorities were funded • Our community building a skilled workforce; and, by the Foundation during 2011/12! • Alumni enjoying successful careers in their field Student aid and extra and being inspired to give back. curricular offereings We see the impact of your generosity every day, and now we would like you to see it too. Research We hope you are as pleased as we are with the Campus revitalization progress being made. We have the passion and we and development, have the momentum, but we could never do it alone. teaching and Thank you so much for the part you have already learning resources played. We look forward to seeing what we can accomplish together in the years ahead. What portion of your donations fund our operations? None! Holland College pays for all operational expenses for Jo-Ann Campbell-Boutilier the Holland College Foundation, enabling 100% of Executive Director, College Advancement and the Holland College Foundation charitable donations to remain intact for disbursement purposes. v Audited financial statements are Positively impacting the lives of our students! available by contacting the Holland College Foundation The Holland College Foundation hosted its 2011/2012 Student Awards Night at the (registration number 11895 9121 RR0001) Tourism and Culinary Centre in January, honouring approximately 100 deserving at 902-566-9590 or students with scholarships, bursaries, and awards. In all, Holland College and the [email protected]. Holland College Foundation provided approximately $220,000 in student financial aid to more than 300 students. Holland College student Student awards recognize the hard work, academic excellence, volunteerism, Jenay Edness community service, leadership skills, and the professional promise of Holland College Sport and Leisure students. Other forms of student financial aid, distributed throughout the year, make Management dreams that would otherwise not be realized possible. “I am very grateful for the opportunities this financial assistance will Appreciate provide me as I continue to pursue my education at Holland College and I wanted to let you know that your generosity truly does make a difference.” Bursary recipient 2020 BenchmarkBenchmark // FALLFALL 20122012 Nissan Canada donates Acknowledge 2009 Nissan Infinity to Holland College Automotive Technology program!

Holland College’s Automotive Technology program benefited from the addition of a training vehicle to be used for student development, thanks to the generosity of Nissan Canada. Clifford Murray, learning manager the Automotive Technology program, is delighted with new training aid.

“We are very happy with this wonderful gift from Nissan Canada. It contains Holland College student the most up to date technology available on today’s cars, allowing students Laura Younker to practice and apply what they are learning with greater relevance. It will Tourism and Travel definitely give them an edge in terms of industry readiness at the end of Management their program.”

Holland College celebrates the grand opening of its new Centre for Community Engagement! Marking a significant milestone in our Prince of Wales Campus redevelopment project, the Centre for Community Engagement (CCE), opened in September 2011, featuring a 9,400 sq. ft. gym, a state-of-the- art fitness centre, a walking track, a fitness studio, meeting rooms, and Evolve Green classrooms. In addition to providing a site for student engagement through Ltd. donates a varsity and recreational athletic and fitness activities, the CCE will also offer wind turbine! a range of services to residents of the city to enable and encourage them to learn all they can about what contributes to their health and well being to Small wind has grown in popularity in Canada over the past five years help them make informed choices. and with the expansion of the industry comes a need to train students to The building, which borders on the quadrangle with the Centre for Applied install and maintain small wind systems as well as utility scale machines. Science and Technology and Glendenning Hall, the College’s residence, is The donation of a Hummer 5 kW wind turbine for the Wind Turbine viewed by the College family as a place for the College and community to Technician program will be used in the lab by students to simulate the come together. operation of a small grid-tied wind energy system. The Hummer is a Holland College student grid-tied turbine with all of the electronic controls used in net metering Kyle Gillis - Sport and Leisure applications such as those used by electric companies and will greatly Management impact students in this program for years to come!

Applause “I want to thank you for your generosity! I greatly appreciate your investment in me and I want you to know that it will be used for greatness.” Award recipient

hollandcollege.com 21 Holland Hurricanes Varsity Athletics 2011-2012

ACAA 1ST TEAM ALL-STARS CCAA ALL-CANADIAN Emily MacPhee, Women’s Soccer Leo Morris, Men’s Basketball Katelyn Peters, Women’s Soccer Lindy MacDonald, Women’s Basketball Jeremy Joly, Men’s Soccer CCAA BRONZE MEDALIST Cody Field, Men’s Soccer Mathieu Arsenault, Men’s Golf Simon Hood, Men’s Soccer Jeremy McKinnon, Men’s Volleyball CCAA ACADEMIC ALL-CANADIAN HURRICANES Adam Foy, Men’s Volleyball Rainer Zehetner, Men’s Soccer Lindy MacDonald, Women’s Basketball Emily-Grace MacPhee, Women’s Soccer Leo Morris, Men’s Basketball Derek Ferguson, Men’s Golf H URRICANE W ATCh Alex Harrison, Men’s Golf ACAA 2ND TEAM ALL-STARS Jeremy Joly, Men’s Soccer Amanda Wheatley, Women’s Soccer Bobbi Wilson, Women’s Golf & Volleyball Jillian Durant, Women’s Soccer Jillian Durant, Women’s Soccer Mary Katherine Power, Women’s Soccer Chris Hayes, Men’s Soccer HOST OF 2011 ACAA GOLF Rainer Zehetner, Men’s Soccer CHAMPIONSHIPS Jordan Lindsay, Men’s Soccer HOST OF 2011 PING CCAA GOLF Jeff Rodgerson, Men’s Soccer NATIONALS GERRY LEBLANC AWARD HOST OF 2012 ACAA BASKETBALL Amanda Wheatley, Women’s Soccer CHAMPIONSHIPS ACAA GOLF ALL-CONFERENCE AFL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS Bobbi Wilson Ashley Vankrooneburg ACAA MEN’S SOCCER CHAMPIONS Nik Penashue ACAA MEN’S GOLF CHAMPIONS Jeremy Stevenson Derek Ferguson ACAA WOMEN’S GOLF CHAMPIONS Greg Mazerolle AWARDED HOSTING OF 2012 CCAA Alex Harrison WOMEN’S SOCCER NATIONALS ACAA GOLF GOLD MEDALISTS Bobbi Wilson Nik Penashue ACAA PLAYER OF THE YEAR Leo Morris, Men’s Basketball ACAA ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Kaitlyn Peters, Women’s Soccer ACAA COACH OF THE YEAR Jonathan Vos, Men’s Soccer Joe Ryan, Men’s Volleyball CCAA FAIR PLAY AWARD Rainer Zehetner, Men’s Soccer Brandi Ward, Women’s Golf CCAA CHAMPIONSHIP ALL-STARS Jordan Lindsay, Men’s Soccer Jeremy Joly, Men’s Soccer David Ahadzi, Men’s Soccer CCAA SILVER MEDALISTS Men’s Soccer Men’s Golf ACAA CONFERENCE SILVER Women’s Soccer Men’s Volleyball

Hollandcollege.com/athletics Facebook.com/hollandhurricanes Twitter.com/hc_hurricanes 22 Benchmark / FALL 2012 CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Men’s Curling Most Valuable Player Top Offensive Player Most Valuable Player Michael Bryenton Ashley Howell Christian Tolusso WOMEN’S GOLF Top Defensive Player Football Most Improved Player Dorothy Angnatok Most Improved Player Brandi Ward Most Dedicated Player Ben Sherren Jenn Cross Most Valuable Player Student Athlete Ashley Vankroonenburg Most Valuable Player Chantry Stone of the Year MEN’S GOLF Thomas McCabe Most Improved Player MEN’S VOLLEYBALL Top Offensive Player Lineman of the Year Robert Brown Owen MacWilliams Most Valuable Player Jeremy McKinnon Mathieu Arseneault Top Defensive Player APM Construction Brandon Boyce Services Defensive GOLF Most Dedicated Player Player of the Year Most Dedicated Player Adam Foy Marcus Dunphy Nik Penashue Most Valuable Player APM Construction WOMEN’S SOCCER Jeremy McKinnon Services Offensive Top Offensive Player WOMEN’S HOCKEY Player of the Year Jill Durant Top Offensive Player Dave Clark Top Defensive Player Alison Squires Mary Power Rookie of the Year Top Defensive Player Ryan Adams Most Dedicated Player Holly MacLeod Special Teams Player Emily MacDonald Most Dedicated Player of the Year Most Valuable Player Meagan Ferguson Stephen Corcoran Amanda Wheatley Most Valuable Player MEN’S SOCCER Molly Gotell Most Dedicated Player Nick Hunsley Top Offensive Player MEN’S HOCKEY Mitchell Schellen Top Offensive Player Hilton Trophy Most Top Defensive Player Zach Bennett Valuable Player Jordan Lindsay Top Defensive Player Demetrius Ferguson Most Dedicated Player Owen Wilson Hurricanes Award Jeremy Joly Most Dedicated Player Nora MacEwen Most Valuable Player Ryan Trowsdale President’s Award Simon Hood Most Valuable Player Lindsay Shupe BADMINTON Zach Bennett Bell Aliant Award Most Valuable Player WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Jessica Wakelin Kristin Moen Most Improved Player Lindsay Shupe Leadership in Sport Top Defensive Player Jeremy McKinnon Rickeia Richardson Coach of the Year Most Dedicated Player Jonathan Vos Rachel Scoville Female Rookie Most Valuable Player of the Year Lindy MacDonald Katelyn Peters Men’s Basketball Male Rookie Most Improved Player of the Year Jordan Bruyere Nikashantess Penashue Top Defensive Player Jamie Gray Female Athlete Most Dedicated Player of the Year Matt Morrison Amanda Wheatley Most Valuable Player Male Athlete Leo Morris of the Year Simon Hood Hollandcollege.com/athletics Facebook.com/hollandhurricanes Twitter.com/hc_hurricanes hollandcollege.com 23 Looking for answers 19 years later

The Canadian Centre for Child Protection’s MissingKids.ca “Nineteen years is a very long time for a family to program is appealing to the public for information about the be searching for their child,” says Christy Dzikowicz, disappearance of Steven O’Brien, a student who went missing Director of MissingKids.ca. “We believe that there are 19 years ago from downtown Charlottetown. people out there who have information about Steven’s disappearance. I would say to them that it’s time to Steven was last seen on March 20, 1993 at a club downtown. come forward. Steven’s family has been waiting At the time of his disappearance, Steven, 19, was a first-year far too long for answers. Let’s not make them student at The Culinary Institute of Canada, and working wait 20 years for their son to come home.” at the institute in his free time. His family describes him as enjoying baking, cooking and listening to music. The day of If anyone recalls seeing Steven or anything Steven O’Brien his disappearance he was wearing wire-framed prescription pertaining to him, please contact the glasses, a burgundy L.L. Bean plaid-lined jacket, blue jeans, and Charlottetown Police Department at hiking boots. It was not typical that Steven was out alone as he (902) 629-4172, MissingKids.ca, was usually with friends. It was likely that he had money and 1-866-KID-TIPS (543-8477), keys in his pockets as his wallet was found in his apartment. or visit missingkids.ca.

Did you know? As a Holland College alumnus, you are eligible for highly competitive group rates for vehicle, residential, and life insurance. To find our more about the benefits of being an alumnus, please visit “Alumni & Friends” at hollandcollege.com. From time to time we provide contact information to companies providing special products and services to our alumni. If you do NOT want your name and address shared with our partners, please notify the Office of Alumni Relations by calling (902) 566-9590 or by e-mail at [email protected].

24 Benchmark / FALL 2012 McKibbin family honour father’s memory with investment in Holland College students

The McKibbin Family New Beginnings Award was value to others. John learned from a longtime recently established in loving memory of Kenneth friend of some of the exciting things happening McKibbin. It will benefit a mature P.E.I. student at Holland College and decided to invest (age 22+) entering the first year of a full-time in Island students. program at Holland College. While there does not appear to be any strong Island connection “My dad was a very humble, at first glance, upon talking to John McKibbin, unassuming man. He never Kenneth McKibbin’s son, there is a generational expected or wanted recognition for connection that ties the family both to the Island the good things he did. He worked and to Holland College. hard all his life, enjoyed wonderful success in his career, and helped “When giving my name on the Island, I often get many organizations and people over the response, ‘Now that isn’t an Island name.’” the years,” he explained. John stated with a chuckle. “Islanders have subtle Kenneth McKibbin ways to find out who you are and who your Kenneth McKibbin lived in Ontario most people were.” of his life. He joined the army as a young man, and enjoyed a close connection to the College received his education through the Royal Military as many of the students going through the John shared that his great aunt married a Mr. College and at Queen’s University in Kingston, Automotive Technology program would do their Peake in the early 1900s and lived in the historical eventually earning the rank of brigadier general, on the job training at the store. It was the best way home Beaconsfield, located in Charlottetown. and upon retirement from the army, returned to to get good tradespeople working at the store.” Additionally, his grandfather was a Wood (Earnest Queen’s in 1969 at the age of 51 to work until he Edward) from Pownal, (1879) one of 17 children retired in 1981. After being asked what he thought his dad would who attended a one-room schoolhouse, eventually think of the Holland College award established in employed on P.E.I. as a clerk in a law firm. “My father worked a great deal with mechanics his name, John paused and then replied, “I think and tradespeople while he was in the army and my dad would be happy; yes, he would be very Upon Kenneth McKibbin’s death in December, he held great respect for anyone working in the pleased.” 2011, John was instructed to direct his father’s trades,” said McKibbin, adding, “I would agree. I estate to causes that he felt would be of great owned the Canadian Tire store in Summerside Congratulations!

All full-time students who are registered in a Holland College program are eligible to apply for scholarships, bursaries, and awards. Through the generosity of donors, hundreds of students benefit annually through the $200,000+ dispersed.

Visit “Alumni & Friends” at hollandcollege.com for a list of awards and recipients updated throughout the year. hollandcollege.com 25 Celebrating philanthropy

The Holland College Foundation is excited to announce the establishment of a donor wall, located prominently in the Centre for Community Engagement at the Prince of Wales Campus. This space will serve to recognize the generous contributions of the many donors who have made a significant philanthropic commitment to the future of Holland College, and is one of the many initiatives the Foundation is undertaking to recognize and celebrate them. The wall will be unveiled later this year. Investing today for a promising tomorrow Academic achievement, leadership, program of study, financial need, community service – whatever your interest, our staff will be delighted to assist you in developing the criteria for a scholarship, bursary, or award that will provide students increased access to post-secondary education that may Thank You! not be possible otherwise. We know that an investment in our students is one of the best investments to make – it enriches lives and communities. We gratefully accept gifts in the form of cheque, cash, credit card, life insurance, stock and securities, and bequests. When you establish a scholarship, bursary, or award, 100% of your contribution goes directly to deserving students. Help turn hopes and dreams into reality. Contact us today! College Advancement and the Holland College Foundation 140 Weymouth Street, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 4Z1 Phone: (902) 566-9590 [email protected] or “Alumni & Friends” at hollandcollege.com Holland College Student Molly Gallant Tourism and Travel Management

26 Benchmark / FALL 2012 Limitless

Shawny Ross, a graduate of Holland College’s naturally frightened her. After attending a public Tourism and Travel Management program, Events culinary educational session at Holland College, Coordinator profile, created her own job when her curiosity sparked! Using a specially equipped she took an interest in tea. She had been seeking computer for vision impaired persons, she visited winter employment in an events coordinator role the Holland College website. The Tourism and when she noticed that Lady Baker’s Tea Trolley, Travel Management program caught her a tea bar located at the Charlottetown Farmer’s’ attention and with her husband’s words, “Yes Market, had quality teas and products but felt you can,” still ringing in her ears, she picked they could use some marketing savvy. Having a up the phone. strong interest in social networking, she contacted the owner, Holland College alumna Katherine She called Holland College and Burnett, and proposed an idea for a social explained that she was an individual networking specialist. with vision loss and asked to set up a meeting with those who would Before long, Shawny had a new job and launched be able to gauge whether she an online Tea of the Month Club. She has taken and her guide dog and constant on the sales and social networking aspects of companion Quinten would the business, increasing traffic and interest in be a good fit with Holland Lady Baker’s Tea over the past year. Her love for College, and whether cooking is expressed through incorporating Lady Holland College would be a Baker’s Tea in the mouth-watering dishes she good fit for them. creates in her kitchen; sharing the recipes in the Tea of the Month Club’s exclusive newsletter, and She had not registered in the yummy treat and recipe ideas. Her personality any program at the time of the shines through her regular updates on Facebook meeting, but was deeply moved and Twitter suggesting tea use along with local when one of the facilities employees culinary delights. shared that he had tied a strip of cloth around his eyes and walked the Shawny Ross is a Holland College alumna. She is hallways, rode the elevator, and took an entrepreneur. She is a positive and determined a path that Shawny would use to take individual. She is an aspiring author, currently Quinten outside. With enthusiasm, he writing newsletters for a local association and with told her that he thought they had the the hope of developing an e-book incorporating right accommodations in place for her and Lady Baker’s Tea recipes one day. She is a go Quinten. getter, full of energy, and is an inspiration to many. Shawny is also legally blind. “We are like a big family here,” Don Lund of the Tourism and Culinary Centre told When Shawny completed high school in 1994, her, settling the issue in Shawny’s mind that her desire was to be a legal assistant. She started Holland College was the exact place to further Shawny Ross with her guide dog Quinten. to attend Algonquin College in Ottawa, but had to her education. withdraw from the program due to the beginning stages of Diabetic Retinopathy. Following five eye “It was a great partnership. I learned and the staff Tim McRoberts, program manager for the , after which she completely lost her of Holland College learned as well. The instructors Business Studies, Tourism and Sport and Leisure sight, she spent time adjusting while reflecting on and staff were so open and willing to do whatever Management program agrees, “Shawny may not life and her goals. It was during that period of they could to help me achieve success. Open be able to see, but she has great vision.” One reflection that she realized she was at a crossroads communication was key. It took hard work, likely would be hard pressed to find anyone who would and had a choice to make: stay in a place of feeling more hours than most students to finish some disagree. stuck and helpless, or choose to be thankful for assignments, but I did finish and I graduated on the abilities she had. She chose thankfulness and time, which was my ultimate goal,” said Ross. Shawny golfs, curls, volunteers, and is currently moved forward. It was during that time that she learning the Pose© method of running. She hopes realized her passion for events coordination. “During the winter months, there would be to run a 5k in October during the P.E.I. Marathon someone waiting for me to warn or help me weekend. Her husband David is designing an She met and married her husband David, who is up the steps if needed; paths were shoveled, I anchor of sorts so that Shawny can run with a her greatest supporter, and together they moved felt cared for and safe. My fellow students were sighted guide. to P.E.I. four years ago. Shawny wondered if post- wonderful; my whole Holland College experience secondary education would ever be a possibility— was positive. I went in with a positive attitude and the thought of being a mature, blind student I left with a positive attitude.”

hollandcollege.com 27 Naming the Credit Union Café

The Holland College Prince of Wales Campus cafeteria now has a new name in honour of a generous gift of $200,000 from the P.E.I. Credit Unions through the Learning. For Life. Capital Campaign.

“From our earliest beginnings, credit unions have been intrinsically tied to the idea of community education,” said Sarah Millar, manager of Consolidated Credit Union and chair of the Credit Union Managers’ Association.

“In fact, many credit unions began as ‘study groups’, learning community economic concepts and cooperative principles, often over kitchen tables. Of course, the kitchen table image is particularly relevant in this case, and we hope as students gather over the tables in the Credit Union Café, the results of their conversations will be as far-reaching and important as those of our forebears. In fact, we have every confidence they will be.” L-R: Brian McMillian, President, Holland College; Bernard Gillis, Manager, Metro Credit Union; Louis Shea, Manager, Tignish Credit Union The 130-seat cafeteria, located in the Centre for Labour Force Innovation wing of the Charlottetown “We are pleased to celebrate Prince Edward Island through the cafeteria will be reminded that Island Centre, serves as the primary dining space for Credit Unions’ leadership by naming this space in businesses like the Credit Unions across our the Prince of Wales Campus. It is also a popular their honour,” said Dr. Brian McMillan, president province have a keen interest in their education gathering place for students and staff alike. of Holland College. “Every student who passes and their future.”

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28 Benchmark / FALL 2012 Holland College celebrates opening of early years learning centre on Prince of Wales Campus

Holland College officially opened the doors of its new Early Learning Centre in December 2011, marking the establishment of a centre of excellence that will support the professional development of early years centre staff across the province, and enable Early Childhood Care and Education students at Holland College to train with a team of highly-skilled early years educators. In addition, the centre will play a role in conducting evidence based research which will contribute to exemplary practice.

The College hosted a privately run childcare centre for more than 15 years, but implementation of the province’s Preschool Excellence Initiative provided an opportunity for the College to become more involved in the provision of services and training. The establishment of a fully integrated The Hon. Margaret Norrie McCain greeting children at the Early Learning Centre. early years centre at Holland College provides a true demonstration model for best practice in of children and families, said the Early Learning an exemplary setting. The new centre features Centre will be an invaluable tool for student a $500,000 renovation, funded with equal training and professional development. contributions from the provincial department of Innovation and Advanced Learning and Wallace “Educators and their knowledge of early human and Margaret McCain. development determine how effective the program is and how much children and families benefit. “The College wanted to undertake a leadership role Investing in the education of the educators is the in early years training. To this end, we developed necessary precursor to investing in the education an online training program for childcare providers of the child,” she said. currently working in the field across P.E.I., and established a learning centre to provide our “We are so pleased to have a college in our students with the opportunity to put into practice own backyard that offers an early learning and the theory they learned in the classroom,” said child care centre that reflects the principles and Holland College President Dr. Brian McMillan. foundations taught in the early childhood care “We want to ensure that all children in the province and education program at Holland College,” said have the best possible start in life.” Premier Robert Ghiz. “Not only does the centre provide service to parents and their children it also The Hon. Margaret Norrie McCain, who is serves as a training lab for up and coming early nationally recognized for her work on behalf childhood educators.” Join our Holland College alumni Facebook page! Stay in touch with us through our Holland new additions or changes to our alumni College Alumni Facebook page and reconnect benefits program, and keep up with with your former classmates. Watch for the many exciting things happening at information on current events in your area, see Holland College! news about our Distinguished Alumni Awards program, and other initiatives, learn about Facebook.com/HCAlumni

hollandcollege.com 29 Students win Go Green, Get Green challenge!

Students in Holland College’s new Energy Systems Engineering Technology program and the Small Business Management program at the College’s West Prince Campus recently garnered a $10,000 prize in Atlantic Business Magazine’s Go Green, Get Green contest for the environmental plan they created for the fictional Atlantic Canadian town of Greenville.

Last September, Atlantic Business Magazine, in collaboration with the magazine’s Devil’s Advocate columnist and Clearwater Seafoods CEO John Risley, launched the competition. Students throughout Atlantic Canada were challenged to submit their ideas on how to transform the town into the most environmentally-friendly community on the planet. Their submissions were judged by Gretchen Fitzgerald, director, Atlantic Canada Chapter, Sierra Club of Canada.

“The Holland College student’s joint submission L-R: Energy Systems Engineering Technology instructor Blair Arsenault and students Ernie Tracey, Besnik Poloja, and Tyler Mackay in the program lab. was remarkable,” said Dawn Chafe, executive editor of Atlantic Business Magazine. Energy Systems Engineering Technology student Megan O’Halloran, one of the Small Business Justin McCarthy said the group was excited Management students, agreed. “We were particularly impressed by the about participating in the competition. collaborative nature of the Holland College “Entering into the Go Green Get Green contest submission. The fact that their team was “When the opportunity came up for our class was a great opportunity for us to take on a comprised of both business students and energy to participate in the Go Green Get Green completely new challenge while learning at technology students ensured that their business challenge, we thought it would be an excellent the same time. It was an experience that will plan merged both schools of thought: they way to kick off the ESET program. Everyone follow all of us as we continue our studies in the combined the innovative processes and visionary involved put in a lot of time and effort, and business field. The contest not only brought our spirit of alternative energy with a realistic, fiscally our winning the contest just goes to show the class together to form a team, but also gave us sustainable action plan. This holistic approach quality of the program that Holland College has the chance to collaborate with another class from made for a very impressive - and ultimately, top- developed. It also adds a nice boost to all of our the College and learn from them, as well. It was award-winning - submission. Both the student resumes when we start looking for employment.” a great experience with an even better outcome,” participants and the faculty leaders are to be she said. congratulated for their efforts.” “Atlantic Canada’s economic and environmental future should come not just from the provinces’ “The Greenville project afforded our Small traditional resources,” said instructor Blair Business Management students the opportunity Arsenault. “Our goal with Greenville was to work on a collaborative project with another to provide a template that can be used Holland College team to facilitate learning in a throughout Atlantic Canada to make our towns dynamic way,” program instructor Lisa Finkle environmentally friendly, energy conscious, said. “It also provided students with ‘real world’ healthier, and happier places to live.” experience in the crafting of a project proposal and business plan that showed great initiative and originality.”

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hollandcollege.com 31 Holland College Everyone has a different Board of Governors CHAIR reason for giving … Mr. Stan MacPherson VICE CHAIR, FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR We invite you to consider yours. Ms. Kathy O’Rourke MEMBERS Mr. Chris Bulman Ms. Joan Connell “I see an investment Mr. Phil Jost Ms. Susan MacKenzie in Holland College as Mr. Kent Scales Mr. Denis Thibodeau an investment in the Mr. Graham Hicken Mr. Paul Murnaghan quality of my future Ms. Dara Caseley Ms. Kathy Hambly workforce.” Ms. Shelley MacLean-Ellis EX OFFICIO Kevin Murphy Dr. Brian McMillan Owner, President, Holland College Murphy Group of Restaurants Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz President, University of Prince Edward Island Director, Holland College Foundation Board Holland College Foundation Donor since 1993 Board of Directors CHAIR The Holland College Foundation’s funding Mr. Quentin Bevan priorities support the College’s strategic SECRETARY/TREASURER direction. At present these priorities Mr. Ken Heckbert include student awards, support services and extracurricular activities, equipment DIRECTORS Dr. Brian McMillan and instructional technologies, renewal, Mr. Andy Smith greening and expansion of facilities. Mr. Brian Thompson Ms. Cheryl Roche Mr. Edouard Babineau Mr. Jamie Hill Visit “Alumni & Friends” at hollandcollege.com Mr. Kevin Murphy to learn more or to make your gift today! Ms. Sarah Millar Ms. Wilma Hambly Mr. Shaun MacIsaac Ms. Jennifer Evans EX OFFICIO Ms. Jo-Ann Campbell-Boutilier Executive Director, College Advancement and the Holland College Foundation

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